Jefferson County Paper Fridays 1918 Fairfield News
Official Jefferson County paper published in Fairfield Iowa at 112 North Main Street. Freely distributed by post as second class mail matter for Friday December 13 1918.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Jefferson County
Fairfield-Brighton
Mitchell
McCormick
Rock Island
Studebaker
John Deere
T. B. Allender
Wm. Brawner
Ladies of Prairie Chapel
Soldier vote a puzzle in county results
The general section reports a small soldier vote with Auditor A. C. Turner receiving the ballots. About five hundred soldiers in the county cast votes, the top total for any candidate being twenty. Reasons cited include drills and late returns from camp.
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A. C. Turner
That Soldier's Memorial
Tribune readers urge city and Jefferson County to unite in a war memorial fountain in Central Park. The proposal honors Civil War and recent war efforts with a fund raised by popular subscription from all county residents.
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Tribune
Jefferson County
the Tribune
Central Park
Memorial for Jefferson County leaders urged by citizens
Citizens urge a county city and county funding a memorial to honor the community. They argue it should grace the park and serve as a drinking place, reflecting a worthy tribute to the great cause and pride of Jefferson County. They call for a public-spirited effort before an improvised memorial is set up.
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Jefferson County
Precedents Adapt in War Era as Wilson Leads Abroad
The Des Moines Tribune notes that wartime change drives new norms in government. Presidents break old rules and craft new ones as a national machine forms for the war effort, while traditional precedents fade under rapid, sweeping change.
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Wilson
King George
National War Machine
Des Moines Tribune
Plan a Reception for the Soldiers on Their Return
Jefferson county residents plan an all day and evening reception for returning soldiers at the armory and community centers. The event features free eats and a big evening party with memorial services for fallen and living heroes who served their country.
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Jefferson County
Silk shirts in Xmas boxes from Drake Clothing Co
Silk shirts offered in Christmas boxes priced five to ten dollars by The Drake Clothing Company in Fairfield.
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The
Drake Clothing Co
Fairfield
Carbon Paper and Typewriter Ribbons for All Machines
Tribune office offers carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for every machine model. Stock includes multiple sizes and brands with quick availability and affordable pricing.
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Tribune
Veterinarians Bates and Wootten Form Burlington Partnership
Dr. T. J. Bates announces a new veterinary partnership with Dr. Wootten of Burlington Iowa. The collaboration expands care options for local animal owners and sets joint practice in the region.
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T. J. Bates
Wootten
Burlington
Iowa
Veter
Fragmentary Health Figure Moves to Burlington
A partial text notes a veterinary professional from Chicago connected with Dr T J Bates about six years ago, then moving to Burlington Iowa. It mentions calls and a phone contact 802 though details are unclear.
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Chicsige
T. J. Bates
Burlington
Iowa
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